2 alerts are in effect for Santa Barbara County as of 2:21 PM PDT.
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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CUYAMA VALLEY AND INTERIOR MOUNTAINS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and…
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan in place as smoke could limit your ability to…
The most recent tornado warning that included Santa Barbara County was issued Feb 17, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Los Angeles, CA.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | 9:23 PM PST | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOX | text |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 7:10 PM PST | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOX | text |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 12:41 AM PST | Tornado warning | LOX | text |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 8:06 AM PST | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOX | text |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 12:16 PM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 10:55 AM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 1:28 PM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 11:48 AM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 11:04 AM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 12:59 AM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 11:55 AM PST | Flash flood warning | LOX | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Santa Barbara County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
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